Your alpine base in summer
Summer
Hiking, cycling, and water at Lake Resia - the Upper Vinschgau in summer.
The Waalwege begin right at the door, the Via Claudia Augusta cycle path starts at Mals station, Lake Resia lies just under 20 minutes away, and to the south rises the Ortler massif - in summer, the Upper Vinschgau is a starting point for hikes, bike tours, and water.
Biking
Via Claudia Augusta
The signposted long-distance cycle path along the Etsch follows the route of the historic Roman Via Claudia Augusta: from Mals station via Glurns, Schluderns, Prad, and Laas to Meran - easy, mostly paved, and largely downhill. Learn more ↗
Mountain-biking trails
Vinschgau is considered one of South Tyrol's densest mountain-biking regions - from flowing Waalweg combinations to technical singletrack, with around 2,500 metres of elevation to play with between the valley floor and the passes above. Classics such as the Morterer-Leger loop near Schlanders sit alongside big names like the Uinaschlucht and the Goldseetrail. Trailforks and Trails.de offer further route suggestions for the region.
3-Länder Enduro Trails
A cross-border trail network laid out since 2014, spanning four cable cars (Schöneben, Haideralm, Mutzkopf, Bergkastel) through Austria, Italy, and Switzerland - from flowing to technically demanding trails, conveniently reached by lift. Learn more ↗
Uinaschlucht Three-Country Tour
From Glurns via Laatsch, Burgeis, and Schlinig to the Sesvennahütte, through the spectacular Uinaschlucht gorge cut into the rock and into Switzerland, then back via Scuol, S-Charl, and the Münstertal. In the gorge the bike is pushed rather than ridden - suitable only for fit, technically skilled riders, and don't forget ID for the Swiss border. Learn more ↗
Goldseetrail
A legendary old military road from the Stilfserjoch (2,757 m) down to Prad - once part of the First World War front line. Gravel, roots, and rock alternate, with a stop partway at the Furkelhütte. A shuttle saves the climb up the 48 switchbacks to the Stilfserjoch. Learn more ↗
Impressions from our own tours
Discover more: Trailforks for mountain-biking routes.
Hiking
Waalwege
The historic irrigation paths between Mals and Tartsch - flat, shaded, ideal for quiet walks.
Ortler High Trail
Circles the Ortler (3,905 m) in Stilfserjoch National Park over seven stages of six to nine hours each, partly above 3,000 m and across a stretch of glacier - staffed alpine huts and refuges offer food and a bed along the way. Alpine experience, a sure foot, and high-mountain equipment are needed; July and August are the best time. Learn more ↗
Plamort Anti-Tank Barrier
A circular hike from Lake Resia through larch forest up to the Plamort plateau: a well-preserved anti-tank barrier from the Second World War's „Vallo Alpino“ - metre-high concrete blocks with steel teeth - and the Plamort viewpoint rock, one of the finest views in the Vinschgau. Learn more ↗
Discover more: Sentres for hiking trails.
Water
About 20 minutes away lies Lake Resia, with its well-known sunken bell tower - ideal for kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and sailing.
Kitesurfing at Lake Resia
The surrounding mountains channel reliable north and south winds (the Venturi effect) - flat water, hardly any waves, and plenty of room to launch make Lake Resia ideal for learning. Private lessons are not permitted on the lake; several licensed kite schools offer courses for beginners and advanced riders. PROBOARDER kite school · Spotguide & further schools ↗
Aquaprad
A freshwater aquarium with native fish species from the streams and rivers of Stilfserjoch National Park. Website ↗
Sportwell Mals
Indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna area, tennis courts, bowling, and a running track - Mals's sport and leisure centre. Website ↗
Erlebnisbad Curunes
The new water park at Lake Resia with a 25-metre pool, slide, whirlpools, and sauna - open since November 2025. Website ↗
Events
Hochseilgarten Laas
A climbing course with 10 routes and more than 100 platforms in the Litzer Wäldele near Allitz, close to Laas - for children and adults. Website ↗
What's On
From village fun-runs and farmers' markets to concerts at Lake Resia - the current events calendar for the region. Top Events on reschensee.com ↗
Culture
Marienberg Abbey
Europe's highest-altitude Benedictine abbey, set high above Burgeis - known for its Romanesque frescoes. Website ↗
Churburg
One of Tyrol's best-preserved knights' castles, known for its historic armoury. Website ↗
Glurns
South Tyrol's smallest town lies just around 5 minutes away - with a fully preserved 16th-century town wall, three defensive towers, three town gates, and two intersecting arcaded lanes in its late-Gothic old town centre.
Sulden & the Ortler
A mountaineering village at 1,900 m at the foot of the Ortler - at 3,905 m South Tyrol's highest peak, surrounded by 14 summits above 3,000 m. A starting point for high-alpine tours in Stilfserjoch National Park.
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